The global polyphenol market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.26% from
2016 to 2022 to reach $1,121 million by 2022, which was estimated at
$757 million in 2015. Polyphenols, also known as phytochemicals, are
secondary metabolites found abundantly in natural plants that act as
antioxidants. They help human body to protect against damage caused by
aggression by pathogens, free radicals, and active atoms that result in
tissue damage. Over 8,000 polyphenols have been identified in tea, wine,
chocolates, fruits, vegetables, olive oil, and others. The health
effects of polyphenols depend on the amount consumed and their
bioavailability. Polyphenols have diverse health benefits including
prevention of cancer, inhibition of angiogenesis, protection of skin
against ultraviolet radiations, antiaging property, promotion of brain
health, maintenance of blood sugar level, and protection of the
cardiovascular system. Moreover, many skin care products or
cosmeceuticals have been developed with polyphenol-enriched plant
extracts. Polyphenols also help in prevention of UV-induced skin
photo-damage, which includes the risk of skin cancer.

The market is driven by the growth in aging population in developed as
well as developing countries owing to rise in health consciousness.
Moreover, increase in awareness of health benefits offered by polyphenol
is also expected to boost the market growth. For instance, consumption
of polyphenols limits the risk of coronary heart diseases; and
resveratrol, the wine polyphenol, prevents platelet aggregation. Other
factors such as rise in preference of herbal products over synthetic
products is also expected to drive the market. However, complex
manufacturing process and stringent regulations over the approval of
polyphenol limit the growth of the market. Increase in demand owing to a
number of applications of polyphenols provides growth opportunities to
the global polyphenol market.